Hurricanes Goaltender Competition Set to Heat Up Andrew Hirsh | January 7, 2013 While Cam Ward is Carolina’s clear-cut starter in net, the backup goalie position remains up for grabs with three candidates to fill that role.
As Lockout Ends, Charlotte Checkers Defeat Norfolk Admirals on Hurricanes Ice Andrew Hirsh | January 6, 2013 Mere hours after news broke that the NHL lockout was ending, the Charlotte Checkers defeated to the Norfolk Admirals 3-1 on Hurricanes ice.
Tuomo Ruutu’s Surgery Bad News for Carolina The Hockey Writers | January 4, 2013 With the Carolina Hurricanes making key acquisitions over the summer—most notably Alexander Semin and Jordan Staal—many believed the Canes were going to be a competitive squad this upcoming season. But,…
Phil Di Giuseppe Struggling in Sophomore Year at Michigan Andrew Hirsh | December 20, 2012 University of Michigan Associate Coach Billy Powers talks to us about Carolina Hurricanes prospect Phil Di Giuseppe.
World Junior Journal – Team Canada Needs MacKinnon, Drouin and Shinkaruk Christopher Ralph | December 13, 2012 CALGARY – From the onset of Team Canada’s selection camp, the atmosphere at the stunning Markin MacPhail Centre has been electric. 31 players remain at camp vying for the 23 roster…
Charlotte Checkers Continue Rampant Pace Andrew Hirsh | November 30, 2012 By Andrew Hirsh After opening the 2012-13 season with a 6-1-1 record, the Charlotte Checkers have continued their rampant pace throughout November. The Hurricanes American Hockey League affiliate has…
Carolina Hurricanes: Zach Boychuk Excelling in AHL Andrew Hirsh | November 17, 2012 When the Carolina Hurricanes drafted Zach Boychuk 14th overall in 2008, they envisioned he would quickly mature into a quality NHL goal-scorer. While it’s taken longer than expected, Boychuk may be ready to live up to these lofty expectations.
Justin Faulk Poised to Tear Up AHL Andrew Hirsh | October 26, 2012 By Andrew Hirsh Around this time last year, Justin Faulk received a demotion to the American Hockey League after struggling in his rookie year with the Hurricanes. Now, with the…
Hurricanes Sign Patrick Dwyer to 2-Year Extension Andrew Hirsh | September 5, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN-IKdJaaMI The Carolina Hurricanes continued their busy offseason on Wednesday by signing forward Patrick Dwyer to a two-year, $1.8 million extension. The new contract will pay him $900,000 in 2013-14…
Fantasy Hockey Preview: Beasts In The Southeast Chris Wassel | September 5, 2012 This is part 2 of 6: Part 1: Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars, Phoenix Coyotes, San Jose Sharks Part 2: Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets, Tampa Bay…
Staal or Van Riemsdyk – Who Wins the Fresh Start Challenge? Stephen Stoneman | August 27, 2012 When the NHL’s regular season ended in April, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes looked like very similar teams separated only by two points near the basement of the Eastern…
Jeremy Welsh Could be Carolina’s Answer at Third Line Center Andrew Hirsh | August 20, 2012 Jeremy Welsh, signed by the Carolina Hurricanes last spring, could make the jump to a full-time NHL role this season.